MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY
PILOTAGE DIRECTIONS
AND
GENERAL DIRECTIONS 2016
MILFORD HAVEN
PILOTAGE DIRECTIONS
These Pilotage Directions are given by the Milford Haven Port Authority in
pursuance of Section 7 of the Pilotage Act 1987. Nothing contained in these
Directions relieves the master of his overriding obligation to ensure the safe
conduct of his vessel.
1.
Pilotage is compulsory within the Haven for all ships, or tug and tow
combinations, of 50 metres or more in length overall except:
a. General Lighthouse Authority tenders
b. Ships which are moving from one berth to another within a dock
c. H M ships and certain vessels owned or controlled by H M
Government
2.
Ships within the Haven including for the avoidance of doubt ships
located between the seaward boundary of the Haven and the designated
pilot boarding/landing points shall comply with the directions of the pilot
but in the event of a pilot not being on board, ships shall also comply
with the directions of the Milford Haven Port Authority given by its port
control.
3.
In agreed circumstances/conditions of bad weather the pilot
boarding/landing point for certain vessels up to 25,000 dwt shall be in
the vicinity of South Hook Buoy ( 51 º 42.1’ N 5 º 06.7’ W) provided
that:a. The master has a good working knowledge of English and is familiar
with the port
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b. The master, pilot and port control have agreed the passage
procedure taking into account the following:1. The ability of a pilot to supervise entry/departure.
2. Size of vessel
3. Draft and freeboard
4. Visibility
5. Sea and swell conditions
6. Other traffic
7. Vessel’s charts
8. Shore radar status
9. Navigation aid status
10. Boarding/landing position
11. Any other relevant factor
4.
For purpose of these Directions the following definitions apply:“the Haven” means:a. All waters over which the Milford Haven Port Authority have
jurisdiction (the seaward limit of which is an imaginary line
commencing at the western extremity of Studdock Point and drawn
in a south-easterly direction to the point of intersection of latitude
51° 36.5’N with longitude 05° 03.7’W, thence in a westerly direction
to the point of intersection of latitude 51° 36.5’N with longitude 05°
16.7’W thence in a northerly direction to the point of intersection of
latitude 51° 41.1’N with longitude 05° 16.7’W and thence in an
easterly direction to the south western extremity of St. Ann’s head).
and
b. the docks and works belonging to the Milford Docks Company and
the waters over which they have jurisdiction.
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MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
INTRODUCTION
This introduction is provided for information only and whilst it does not
form part of the General Directions what follows is contained in the Milford
Haven Port Authority Act 2002 pursuant to which these General Directions
are made.
Milford Haven Port Authority is a public trust harbour and pilotage authority
with local legislative powers provided by statute. The Port Authority is
responsible for the navigation, safety and traffic regulation of all vessels
navigating within the Haven as defined in the Directions.
All Reporting Vessels navigating the Haven must be equipped with a fully
operational and well maintained VHF radio. Further, all other Vessels
navigating the Haven are recommended to be equipped with a fully
operational and well maintained VHF radio in order that they can monitor
communications to and from Port Control using Channel 12.
Whilst it is the duty of the Master of any vessel navigating on the Haven to
comply with these Directions they do not in any way diminish the Master’s
responsibility for the Vessel of which he is Master, the persons on board that
vessel, its cargo or any third parties or the property of any third parties.
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
Contents
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Citation And Commencement
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Application
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Interpretation
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Compliance with the General Directions or Any Special Directions
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Removal of Obstructions
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Use of VHF/RT Equipment
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Inward Vessels
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Outward Vessels
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Reporting Points
10 Bridge Manning
11 Competent Helmsman
12 Lookout/Anchors
13 Deep Draught Vessels
14 Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground
15 Escorting
16 Restricted Visibility
17 Fishing Vessels
18 Identification of Vessel
19 Loading, Unloading, Embarkation of Passengers, Etc.
20 Vessels to be Moored, Etc. as directed
21 Moorings
22 Navigating against the Tidal Stream
23 Fairways
24 Collisions to be Reported
25 Vessels Sunk, Grounded or Stranded
26 Reporting of Incidents and Near Misses
27 Towing of Floats or Rafts of Timber
28 Water Sports
29 Secure Berthing
30 Vessel Not to Anchor or Remain in Swinging Grounds
31 Reporting Vessels to be Kept in Moveable Condition
32 Notification of Anchor, Chain or Cable Left in Haven
33 Fouling of Moorings or Cables
34 Dredging and/or Diving
35 Marking of Fishing Gear
36 Notification of Outbreak of Fire
37 Launching of Vessels
38 Conduct of Regattas, Etc.
Appendix 1 – Schedule 2
Appendix 2 – Chart of the Haven
Appendix 3 – Reporting Points (Inbound & Outbound)
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MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
GIVEN BY THE MILFORD HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY BY VIRTUE
OF POWERS VESTED IN IT BY SECTION 15 OF THE MILFORD
HAVEN PORT AUTHORITY ACT 2002
1.
CITATION AND COMMENCEMENT
1.1
These General Directions may be cited as the Milford Haven Port
Authority General Directions 2016 and shall take effect from March
2016.
1.2
Nothing contained in these General Directions shall relieve the Master
of any Vessel navigating the Haven of complying with any other Act or
Regulation or any Special Direction given by the Harbourmaster.
2.
APPLICATION
2.1
These General Directions shall apply to all parts of the Haven.
2.2
These General Directions should be read in conjunction with the
Byelaws.
3.
INTERPRETATION
3.1
In these General Directions unless the context otherwise requires:“the Acts” mean the Milford Haven Conservancy Acts of 1983 and
the Milford Haven Port Authority Act 2002.
“Anchorage” means an area in the Haven designated by the
Harbourmaster as an area in which Vessels can anchor.
“the Authority” means the Milford Haven Port Authority.
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“the Byelaws” mean the Milford Haven Port Authority Byelaws 1984
and 1987.
“the Bridge Team” means the Person or Persons on board a Vessel
having direct control of its navigation.
“Collision Regulations” mean the UK Merchant Shipping (Distress
Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996 as amended.
“Clearance” means an authorisation given by the Harbourmaster to
navigate a Vessel in the Haven in a manner requested by the Master
(subject to any variation required by the Harbourmaster).
“Declaration” means a pre-movement declaration in the form
specified either in Appendix 1 or as amended by Notice to Mariners.
“Dangerous Substance” means a dangerous substance as defined by
The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987.
”Designated Berth” means any berth, dock, pier, jetty, quay, wharf,
mooring, offshore terminal, or Anchorage or any other area so
designated by the Harbourmaster from time to time in a Notice to
Mariners.
“Fairway” means a navigable channel which is a regular course or
track of shipping on the Haven and shown on any chart.
“the General Directions” means the Milford Haven Port Authority
General Directions 2016.
“the Harbourmaster” means such Harbourmasters as the
Authority may appoint pursuant to paragraph 17 of Schedule 1 to the
Milford Haven Conservancy Act 1983 and with respect to all acts
authorised or required to be done by such Harbourmasters shall
include their deputies and assistants and any other person authorised
in writing by the Authority to assist them or to perform the duties of
Harbourmaster.
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“the Haven” means an area bounded by:
an imaginary line commencing at the western extremity of Studdock
Point and drawn in a south-easterly direction to the point of
intersection of latitude 51º36’ 15” N with longitude 05º 03’ 00” W,
thence in a westerly direction to the point of intersection of latitude
51º 36’ 15” N with longitude 05º 16’ 00” W, thence in a northerly
direction to the point of intersection of latitude 51º 40’ 48” N with
longitude 05º 16’ 00” W and thence in an easterly direction to the
south-western extremity of St Ann’s Head; and
the level of high water on the shores of Milford Haven and the
approaches thereto within the line aforesaid, including all bays, creeks,
pools, inlets and rivers as far as the tide flows other than a creek, pool
or inlet into which the tide flows only through a culvert or pipe and
other than a dock which is normally tidally enclosed;
but not including any waters which are not for the time being within
the territorial waters of Her Majesty’s dominions and which is shown
on the Chart contained in Appendix 2.
“Incident” means any event which causes damage to any vessel or to
Haven property or which causes injury to any person.
“the Master” means the Master or other Person for the time being
having or taking charge or command of any Vessel within the Haven.
“Mooring” means any anchor, buoy, pile, post, chain, pillar, and
sinker or like apparatus or convenience used for the permanent
mooring of vessels.
“Movement” means any navigation of the Haven in respect of which
Clearance has been obtained.
“Near Miss” means any event which has the potential to cause
damage to any vessel or to Haven property or which has the potential
to cause injury to any person, but which does not actually cause such
damage or injury.
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“Notices to Mariners” means any written Notices to Mariners
issued by the Harbourmaster.
“Passage Plan” means a systematic and documented navigational
plan in respect of any Movement in accordance with the guidelines
contained in Safety of Navigation SOLAS Chapter 5 2002 Annex 25
Guidelines for voyage planning (as may be varied or substituted from
time to time), or any similar flagstate administration notice issued
pursuant to the associated IMO Conventions on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
“Person” means any reference to a person (or that person’s
executors or administrators or trustees) a firm or a body corporate or
an unincorporated association.
“Pilot” means a person designated as such by the Authority.
“PEC” means a Pilotage Exemption Certificate issued by the
Authority.
“PEC Holder” means a person who holds a PEC.
“Property” means any property infrastructure or equipment situated
within the Haven and without prejudice to the generality of the
foregoing means sea walls, lock gates, berths, docks, piers, jetties,
quays, wharfs or moorings within the Haven.
“Port Control” means the Vessel Traffic Service Centre at
Hubberston Point- Call Sign ‘Milford Haven Port Control’ from which
the Harbourmaster’s instructions and advice are normally (but not
invariably) issued to Masters of Vessels by VHF radio and to which
Reporting Vessels must report and other Vessels may report.
“Reporting Point” means a position so designated by the
Harbourmaster and shall include the Reporting Points marked on any
current United Kingdom Hydrographic Office chart of the Haven
which points are detailed in Appendix 3 to these General Directions.
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“Reporting Vessel” means every Vessel which is required by these
General Directions to report its position, intentions or movements,
and includes:
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Vessels of more than 20 metres in length overall
Vessels engaged in towing
“Restricted Visibility” means any condition in which visibility is
restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rain storm or any other
similar cause.
“Special Direction” means a direction made pursuant to Section 17
of the Milford Haven Port Authority Act 2002.
"Towmaster" means the person nominated by the master of the
towing vessel to carry out the Towmaster's duties as set out in the
Port of Milford Haven Towage Guidelines from time to time in force.
"Towplan" means a plan for a towing operation to be conducted by a
Towmaster, which must comprise all the action a prudent Master or
Pilot would in having conduct of the operation, including but not
limited to:
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Risk Assessment
Method Statement
Number and position of tugs
Type of tug (e.g. push/pull, on hip etc.)
Use of particular tugs
Position of tugs
Use of release mechanism
Manning
Passage plan berth to berth.
“Vessel” means every description of water craft, including non
displacement craft, seaplanes and submarines used or capable of being
used as a means of transportation on or under the Haven.
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3.2
In these General Directions, unless the context otherwise requires:
3.2.1 words and expressions used in these General Directions have
the same meanings as in the Acts;
3.2.2 references to Statutory Provisions shall be construed as
references to those provisions as respectively amended or reenacted or as their application is modified by other provisions
(whether before or after the making of these General
Directions) from time to time and shall include any provisions of
which there are re-enactments (whether with or without
modifications).
3.3
the headings in these General Directions are for convenience only and
shall not affect the interpretation of any provision of these General
Directions.
3.4
words importing one gender include all other genders and words
importing the singular include the plural and vice versa.
3.5
references to consent or words to similar effect mean a consent given
in advance in writing signed by the Harbourmaster.
3.6
By virtue of section 11 of the Interpretation Act 1978 expressions
which are defined in the Milford Haven Conservancy Act 1983 but
which are not defined in these General Directions have the same
meanings in the General Directions as they have in the Act of 1983.
4.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE GENERAL DIRECTIONS OR
ANY SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
4.1
The Harbourmaster may from time to time give special directions in
relation to the Haven or the operation of any Vessel in the Haven.
4.2
The Master of every Vessel shall observe and obey the General
Directions and any Special Directions as shall any person or persons
located within the Haven for whatever reason.
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5.
REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS
5.1
The Harbourmaster may give directions to anyone causing an
obstruction to remove such obstruction and also as to the time and
manner that such removal is required to occur.
6.
USE OF VHF/RT EQUIPMENT
6.1
All Reporting Vessels must be equipped with a fully operational and
properly maintained VHF radio.
6.2
All Reporting Vessels shall maintain a listening watch on VHF on the
following channels:
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
when underway on Channel 12;
when berthing or unberthing on Channels 15 or 9; and
when at anchor on Channel 12.
6.3
The Haven’s emergency channel is Channel 14 and shall be used only
in the event of an emergency occurring.
7.
INWARD VESSELS
7.1
The Master of every vessel wishing to enter and navigate the Haven
shall immediately report to Port Control any damage or suspected
damage that could affect the Vessel’s ability to navigate and which
could in any way impact upon the Haven in a detrimental manner.
7.2
If any of the circumstances referred to in 7.1 occur in respect of any
Vessel the Master of that Vessel must obtain clearance before
proceeding to enter the Haven.
7.3
the Master of every Reporting Vessel wishing to enter and navigate the
Haven shall:7.3.1
at least twelve hours prior to the arrival at the Haven or on
leaving the last port, whichever is later, give notice to Port
Control of the Vessel’s Estimated Time of Arrival (‘ETA’) at
the seaward limit, draft, cargo, previous port, pilotage
requirements and PEC number if applicable and any
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circumstances which may affect the seaworthiness or
manoeuvrability of the Vessel;
7.3.2
immediately and in any event at least 2 hours before the
Reporting Vessel arrives at the Haven advise Port Control of
any amendments to the information provided in accordance
with Clause 7.3.1;
7.3.3
when it is not less than 30 nautical miles off St Ann’s Head
confirm the ETA;
7.3.4
if towing, provide a full description of the tow and a Towplan
to Port Control, obtain the approval of Port Control to the
nominated Towmaster and obtain Clearance;
7.3.5
if deemed appropriate by the Harbourmaster, provide a
Declaration;
7.3.6
test main engines, manoeuvring and steering systems
immediately prior to arrival but in any event before entering
the Haven;
7.3.7
immediately advise Port Control on completion of the vessel’s
movement.
8.
OUTWARD VESSELS
8.1
This General Direction shall apply to all Reporting Vessels which are
either leaving the Haven or navigating on the Haven other than in
circumstances to which Direction 7 applies.
8.2
The Master of every Reporting Vessel shall neither cause nor permit
the Reporting Vessel to leave her Designated Berth or otherwise
navigate on the Haven at any time without Clearance and shall:
8.2.1
Provide an Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) at least one
hour prior to the ETD confirming pilotage requirements and
PEC number if applicable;
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8.2.2
Obtain Clearance from Port Control immediately prior to the
commencement of navigation giving draft, cargo, next port, and
giving full details of any circumstances which may affect the
seaworthiness or manoeuvrability of the Vessel;
8.2.3
If towing, provide a full description of the tow and a Towplan
to Port Control, obtain the approval of Port Control to the
nominated Towmaster and obtain Clearance;
8.2.4
If deemed appropriate by the Harbourmaster, provide a
Declaration;
8.2.5
Immediately advise Port Control on completion of the
Reporting Vessel’s Movement or when clearing the seaward
limit of the Haven.
8.3
The Master of any Reporting Vessel of 50 metres or more in length
shall prior to leaving a Designated Berth prepare a Passage Plan and
shall declare to the Harbourmaster that the Passage Plan has been
agreed by the Master and the Pilot save in circumstances where the
Pilot is not required when such a declaration shall be made by a
competent member of the Bridge Team.
9.
REPORTING POINTS
A Reporting Vessel shall report to Port Control immediately such
Vessel passes a Reporting Point.
10. BRIDGE MANNING
10.1 The Master of every Reporting Vessel of 50 metres or more in length
when navigating the Haven shall have a Bridge Team of at least 2
persons on its bridge or other control position and those persons shall
be:10.1.1 The Master or PEC holder.
10.1.2 A member of the crew of the Reporting Vessel capable of:
10.1.2.1 Taking charge of the Vessel; and
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10.1.2.2 When a Pilot is on board, taking and acting upon the
pilot’s instructions.
11. COMPETENT HELMSMAN
The Master of every Vessel shall ensure that it is steered at all times by
a Person competent to do so save that the use of automatic steering
within the Haven is permissible provided that there is a competent
Person immediately capable of taking over the steering of the Vessel.
12. LOOKOUT/ANCHORS
Every Reporting Vessel of 50 metres or more in length when
navigating to the east of the Angle Buoy shall have a lookout stationed
forward with direct communication to the bridge or other control
position and the anchors shall be cleared away ready for immediate
use.
13. DEEP DRAUGHT VESSELS
Vessels with a draught of 12 metres or more shall exhibit the
appropriate shape and light(s), and in Restricted Visibility shall make
the appropriate sound signals by a vessel so constrained, prescribed
by the Collision Regulations.
14. ANCHORED VESSELS AND VESSELS AGROUND
14.1 Reporting Vessels wishing to anchor inside the Haven must first obtain
Clearance.
14.2 Vessels at anchor shall maintain an appropriate anchor watch.
14.3 Reporting Vessels at anchor, moored or aground must exhibit the
appropriate shapes and lights prescribed by the Collision Regulations.
15. ESCORTING
15.1 The following Vessels must be escorted in the Haven, either passively
or actively:
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15.1.1
all laden or part-laden Vessels of 50,000 tonnes deadweight
and above; and
15.1.2
all laden or part-laden Vessels between 25,000 and 50,000
tonnes deadweight carrying persistent oils or any other cargo
that the Harbourmaster shall designate.
16. RESTRICTED VISIBILITY
16.1 Vessels of 30,000 tonnes deadweight or more and all LPG vessels shall
not enter or move within the Haven if visibility is less than 1 nautical
mile.
16.2 Vessels of less than 30,000 tonnes deadweight carrying a Dangerous
Substance or polluting cargo in bulk, shall not enter or move within
the Haven if visibility is less than 0.5 of a nautical mile.
16.3 Reporting Vessels shall not enter or move within the Haven if visibility
is less than 0.1 of a nautical mile.
17. FISHING VESSELS
17.1 Fishing Vessels of more than 20 metres in length may navigate on the
Haven by night or in Restricted Visibility provided:
17.1.1
they have on board a person with a valid Fishing Vessel
Navigation Permit issued by the Authority; or
17.1.2
if no valid Fishing Vessel Navigation Permit holder on board
such fishing Vessel may only move outwards at night or in
Restricted Visibility with a pilot on board or with a pilot
launch escorting the Vessel.
18. IDENTIFICATION OF VESSEL
Any Vessel operating on the Haven which is not registered pursuant to
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and marked accordingly shall either be
marked with that Vessel’s name or with some other means of
identification approved by the Harbourmaster in writing.
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19.
LOADING, UNLOADING, EMBARKATION OF
PASSENGERS ETC
19.1 The Harbourmaster may give directions for regulating:
19.1.1
the loading, unloading and transfer of goods;
19.1.2
the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers; or
19.1.3
the loading, removal and disposal of ballast; and
19.1.4
any other matter affecting the navigation and safety on the
Haven.
19.2 No vessel shall be offered to the general public for commercial use
(including but not limited to fishing charters, dive boats and safety
boats) unless:
19.2.1
It is certified under the appropriate Maritime and Coastguard
Agency Code of Practice; or
19.2.2
Prior to the vessel being so offered, the Master has
presented to the Authority a compliance examination report
prepared by an authorised person for a certifying authority in
accordance with the appropriate Maritime and Coastguard
Agency Code of Practice.
20. VESSELS TO BE MOORED, ETC. AS DIRECTED
20.1 Vessels on the Haven shall moor, anchor, place, or move, and shall
cease to moor, anchor, place, or move only in accordance with
directions from time to time given by the Harbourmaster.
20.2 A person shall not move or attempt to move or cause a Vessel to be
moved from any berth or place contrary to the directions of the
Harbourmaster or, in the case of a Vessel exceeding 20 metres in
length, without the permission of the Harbourmaster save in
emergency and then only in circumstances when it is not practicable to
obtain further directions of the Harbourmaster.
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21. MOORINGS
21.1 A person shall not lay down or keep a Mooring on the Haven without
first obtaining the consent in writing of the Harbourmaster, and such
consent may be granted subject to conditions. A mooring shall
forthwith be removed if the Harbourmaster so directs.
21.2 If the owner of a Mooring on the Haven shall not comply with any
direction of the Harbourmaster given to remove the Mooring, the
Harbourmaster may, on giving where reasonably practicable notice,
remove such Mooring.
22. NAVIGATING AGAINST THE TIDAL STREAM
22.1 Except where a vessel:
22.1.1
Is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre and displaying the
signals required by the Collision Regulations for such vessels;
or
22.1.2
Can safely navigate only within a channel;
22.1.3
Is under sail; or
22.1.4
Is powered by oars or paddles; and
is navigating against the tidal stream the master of such vessel shall, on
approaching bends in the channel or any congested areas of the Haven
or any other circumstances which may be dangerous, slacken speed or
stop his vessel so as to allow the vessel navigating with the tidal stream
to pass clear of his vessel.
23. FAIRWAYS
23.1 A Vessel shall not cross the Fairway at such a time or in such a manner
as to cause danger or inconvenience to Vessels passing up or down the
Fairway.
23.2 No Vessel (whether sailing or power-driven) which is not confined to
a channel by reason of its draught, shall make use of that channel in
such a way as to cause obstruction to any other Vessel (whether
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sailing or power-driven) which is confined to that channel by reason of
its draught.
23.3 A Vessel shall not anchor in a Fairway except for the purpose of
manoeuvring or in an emergency.
24. COLLISIONS TO BE REPORTED
The Master of a Vessel involved in any kind of collision and/or allision
which causes significant damage to either his Vessel or any other
Vessel or Property within the Haven must immediately report such
collision or allision to the Harbourmaster.
25. VESSELS SUNK, GROUNDED OR STRANDED
The Master of a Vessel or if towed, the Master of the towing Vessel,
which has sunk, grounded or stranded in the Haven shall inform the
Harbourmaster immediately giving the position of such Vessel or
grounding and such particulars as may reasonably be required by the
Harbourmaster to ensure the safety of navigation and/or the
protection of the Haven and any Person within the Haven.
26. REPORTING OF INCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES
The Master of a vessel or if towed the Master of the towing vessel,
shall inform the Harbourmaster immediately of any incident or near
miss in which that vessel is involved.
27. TOWING OF FLOATS OR RAFTS OF TIMBER
No Vessel shall tow or navigate a float, pontoon or raft of timber
exceeding 20 metres in length on the Haven except with the prior
consent of the Harbourmaster and in accordance with his directions.
28. WATER SPORTS
No person shall without the prior consent of the Harbourmaster
engage or take part in the activities of water ski-ing, sailboarding, aquaplaning, para-kiting or any other activity outside the designated areas
which in the reasonable opinion of the Harbourmaster has the
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potential to cause injury or hazard to any person or Vessel on the
Haven.
29. SECURE BERTHING
Every Vessel berthed or moored on the Haven shall be securely made
fast as close as is safe and practicable to some Mooring, buoy, wharf,
pier, quay, jetty stage or dolphin.
30. VESSEL NOT TO ANCHOR OR REMAIN IN SWINGING
GROUNDS
A Vessel shall not, without the permission of the Harbourmaster, be
placed or remain in such position as to obstruct or interfere with the
turning of Vessels on the Haven.
31. REPORTING VESSELS TO BE KEPT IN MOVEABLE
CONDITION
31.1 Except with the consent of the Harbourmaster Reporting Vessels
located on the Haven shall at all times be kept in a moveable
condition, maintain sufficient power and have sufficient persons on
board to carry out the directions of the Harbourmaster with
reasonable despatch.
31.2 The Master of a Reporting Vessel shall not absent himself from that
Vessel unless he leaves in charge another person who can competently
and lawfully navigate that Vessel on the Haven and has the ability to
properly comply with these General Directions.
31.3 Whilst such a Reporting Vessel is moored fore and aft to permanent
Mooring or moored to a berth, the Moorings of the Vessel and the
sufficiency thereof shall be carefully attended and slacked off or hove in
from time to time as may be necessary by reason of the rise or fall of
tide or inconvenience to other users of the Haven.
31.4. No Master or other person shall moor a Vessel or allow a Vessel to
remain at a berth except with the permission of the owner of the
berth.
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32. NOTIFICATION OF ANCHOR, CHAIN OR CABLE LEFT IN
HAVEN
32.1 The Master of a Vessel which has slipped, parted from or lost any
anchor, chain or cable in the Haven shall immediately notify Port
Control of the position of such anchor, chain, cable and if the
Harbourmaster so directs shall cause such anchor, chain or cable to be
recovered as soon as practicable.
32.2 The Master of a Vessel which has slipped or parted from her anchor
shall mark the position of such anchor by means of a buoy.
33. FOULING OF MOORINGS OR CABLES
If at any time the anchor of a Vessel fouls any moorings or electric or
other cables or pipelines within the Haven the Master of the Vessel
shall report the incident immediately to Port Control and shall if it is
safe and practicable await instructions before proceeding to clear the
same.
34. DREDGING AND/OR DIVING
34.1 No Vessel shall without the prior consent of the Harbourmaster
dredge in the Haven with drags, hooks, nets or other apparatus of any
kind save for the purposes of immediately recovering items dropped
overboard from vessels under 20 metres in length.
34.2 No person or persons shall dive commercially within the Haven
without the prior consent of the Harbourmaster save for the routine
maintenance of a recreational vessel under 20 metres in length by the
owner or unpaid crew.
35. MARKING OF FISHING GEAR
35.1 The Master of any vessel deploying fishing gear with the Haven shall
ensure that:
35.1.2
The fishing gear is set outside any navigable channel; and
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If it is to be left unattended, it is marked by a dan buoy or
container with a black flag attached and displaying the identity
of the laying vessel.
36. NOTIFICATION OF OUTBREAK OF FIRE
36.1 In case of an outbreak of fire on a Vessel the Master of that Vessel
shall:
36.1.1 Take immediate and appropriate action to extinguish the fire
using the ship’s fire-fighting equipment;
36.1.2 Ensure that the Port Control are immediately notified.
37. LAUNCHING OF VESSELS
37.1 Any person intending to launch a Vessel exceeding 20 metres in length
into the Haven shall at least ten days before the date fixed for the
launch give the Harbourmaster notice in writing of the place, day and
hour of the proposed launch.
38. CONDUCT OF REGATTAS, ETC.
38.1 The organiser of any boat race, regatta or any other occasion when a
number of Vessels are expected to assemble on the waters of the
Haven shall give not less than ten days’ notice to the Harbourmaster.
38.2 All races and similar events shall be conducted on courses and at times
in accordance with the directions and consent of the Harbourmaster.
38.3 A risk assessment will be required before permission will be granted.
This risk assessment is to demonstrate that the risks assessed are as
low as reasonably practicable.
Given under the Common Seal of the Milford Haven Port Authority this
Secretary
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APPENDIX 2
MILFORD HAVEN CHART TO BE PLACED HERE PLEASE
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APPENDIX 3
REPORTING POINTS – INBOUND
Vessels must report to the Port Control when passing in the vicinity of the following:POINT
NAME
LATITUDE
POSITION
LONGITITUDE
POSITION
REMARKS
ALPHA
West
Approach
51° 39’.30 N
05° 18’.00 W
Arriving
from West
BRAVO
South
Approach
51° 36’.25 N
05° 14’.10 W
Arriving
from South
CHARLIE
East
Approach
51° 36’.25 N
05° 08’.60 W
Arriving
from East
DELTA
St. Ann’s
Light Buoy
51° 40’.21 N
05° 10’.17 W
When using
West channel
ECHO
Sheep Light
Buoy
51° 40’.12 N
05° 08’.58 W
When using
East channel
FOXTROT
Thorn Rock
Light Buoy
51° 41’.70 N
05° 07’.65 W
HOTEL
Cunjic Light
Buoy
51° 41’.98 N
05° 02’.55 W
KILO
Wear Spit
51° 41’.69 N
04° 58’.73 W
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REPORTING POINTS - OUTBOUND
Vessels must report to the Port Control when passing in the vicinity of the following:POINT
NAME
LATITUDE
POSITION
LONGITITUDE
POSITION
KILO
Wear Spit
51° 41’.69 N
04° 58’.73 W
JULIET
Milford Docks
51° 42’.68 N
05° 02’.40 W
HOTEL
Cunjic Light
Buoy
51° 41’.98 N
05° 02’.55 W
GOLF
Qatar Light
Buoy
51° 41’.78 N
05° 05’.25 W
DELTA
St. Ann’s
Buoy
51° 40’.21 N
05° 10’.17 W
When using
West channel
ECHO
Sheep Light
Buoy
51° 40’.12 N
05° 08’.58 W
When using
East channel
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REMARKS
When
Departing
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CONTACT DETAILS
Milford Haven Port Authority
Gorsewood Drive
Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire
SA73 3ER
Telephone No: +44 (0)1646 696100
Website: www.mhpa.co.uk
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